After 49 years the Fredericksburg Visitor Center at 706 Caroline Street closed for the last time Wednesday night.
PHOTOS: End of an era
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Art portfolio scam in Stafford
The Sheriff’s Office says scams like these use fear tactics to get the victim to act quickly or face consequences.
Stafford corrections officer accused of having sexual contact with inmate
The Sheriff’s Office says this is an ongoing investigation.
LISTEN: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Cyber Challenge
Dahlgren’s Katie Young previews the Cyber Resiliency and Measurement Challenge involving 14 universities–including UMW this week.
Family dog found after Prince William County house explosion
Haymarket explosion happened nearly a week ago.
WATCH: Art in the new Visitor Center
Pete Morelewicz of Print Jazz talks about the three murals he designed for the new Fredericksburg Visitor Center.
NSWC Dahlgren Division range testing may produce very loud noise Tuesday and Thursday
Very loud noise in communities surrounding Naval Support Facility Dahlgren possible.
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
PHOTOS: A great day for a Tree Fredericksburg Native Tree Giveaway
35-hundred native trees and shrubs given away and headed to yards around the region.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Food ‘Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
PHOTOS: Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness fills Treasure House
Spotsylvania Schools social workers organized the 14 hour event over two days.
PHOTOS: Safe Harbor’s Save Jane event in Market Square
It began in the noontime sun and finished in darkness.
WATCH: Save Jane–raising awareness about child abuse in the region
For over seven hours on Friday the names John Doe and Jane Doe were said 9,777 times at Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Loisann’s Day on Sunday focuses on food, fun, and information
Keith Lebor from Olde Towne Butcher and Loisann’s Hope House Director Cait Woodward say the event at Maury Park showcases some downtown restaurants and provides info on stopping family homelessness.
PHOTOS: Spotsylvania School Social Workers collect items on Day 1 of Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness
Collections will be taken again on Saturday from 8-6.
LISTEN: Is your car safety seat installed properly?
Mike McGurk with Transurban North America talks about the child safety seat check on October 19th from 9-1, at the Route 630 commuter lot–1150 Courthouse Road in Stafford.
WATCH: Stafford Fire and Rescue up-close
Stafford Fire and Rescue holds two open houses: October 19th at Station 12 in Berea and October 26th at Station 14 in Garrisonville in North Stafford.
PHOTOS: The shelves are nearly empty at Treasure House in Spotsylvania
Rock Out Knock Out Homelessness is about collecting items for Treasure House at Massaponax High School.
WATCH: Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness in Spotsy Friday and Saturday
Collecting school and household items for Treasure House at Massaponax High School at the Southpoint Walmart.
WATCH: Habitat for Humanity of Caroline gets ready to build 20 homes in Ladysmith
A conversation with Habitat leadership and an incredible story about a surprise one father had for his family during the last build.
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